Anyone know where the USA wbball game is?

[flatcoatmom]

Are there lots of peeps present?

Sounds like a pretty good crowd - can't see beyond the lower level. Seem to be cheering for both teams.

 

[Dairyair]

Nice play by Catch! 77-54

 

[RadyLady]

Maya for 2 75 - 54

Croatia misses, tamika makes what looks like an Ally-oop off a miss, USA 77 - 56 under 3 to go

 

[RadyLady]

USA has totally stepped up defense - we are doubling in the paint, and not leaving anything to chance on the perimeter

 

[RadyLady]

Pretty play give and go, but Catch missed the bunny

 

[RadyLady]

what the hell was that by Sue?

 

[RadyLady]

we are at 77 - 56 with a bit over a minute to go.
21 turnovers for USA....well, we got some work to do

 

[UConnChapette]

what the hell was that by Sue?

I think that was what the look on Geno's face was saying as well, Rady!

 

[Dairyair]

USA has totally stepped up defense - we are doubling in the paint, and not leaving anything to chance on the perimeter

Much, much better ball movement on offense in the4th, too.

 

[semper]

And so was it a nutzo pass?

 

[flatcoatmom]

Tina seems fine - was rocking out on the bench with Lindsay a few minutes ago.

 

[RadyLady]

couple of free shots by T and Angel, USA now up 79 - 56

 

[RadyLady]

missed that, but we scored. 81 - 56 under a minute

 

[semper]

That's just great! So we will win by 20...fabulous.

 

[Dairyair]

81-58 final...Angel was great, as were many players

 

[flatcoatmom]

"Good play by Croatia for first 3 Q's, dominance by US in 4th." Final score 81-56. Whew! I don't think we can afford to do that against most other opponents.

 

[RadyLady]

and that's the final score. Folks, remember who we have - we have Geno. He will FIX things. WE have great players - they will NOT let USA lose. Have faith that we will get the job done.

Congratulations USA basketball! you are on your way!!!

 

[semper]

Let's start a commentary thread for everyone to take the game apart....want to?

 

[UConnChapette]

If you have high def cable see if you have NBCBSK. I am watching the game on NBCBSK (Cox Manchester channel 1298). What is cool about it is NO COMMERCIALS! They either show replays or huddles. Stumbled on it by accident. Something to keep in mind for future games. (Sorry Semper )

 

[Goodies07]

May have already been discussed, but Angel came in and just about single-handedly changed the tone of this game. USA's bench play is going to be extremely important as evidenced by the exhibitions and this first game.

 

[semper]

What a heart Angel has!

 

[UConnChapette]

May have already been discussed, but Angel came in and just about single-handedly changed the tone of this game. USA's bench play is going to be extremely important as evidenced by the exhibitions and this first game.

I didn't see the first half, or the majority of the third quarter, so I cannot really comment. But she did seem to have great energy and got a lot done during the game time I did see.

 

[flatcoatmom]

Where would the box score be posted eventually, if there is one? On the USA BB site? I'm curious about what some of the players actually did.

 

[LesMis89]

May have already been discussed, but Angel came in and just about single-handedly changed the tone of this game. USA's bench play is going to be extremely important as evidenced by the exhibitions and this first game.

Angel was just fantastic! I started breathing a bit easier when I saw how she was playing.

 

[UConnCat]

Here's the box from ESPN.

http://scores.espn.go.com/olympics/boxscore?gameId=1078

Tina led all scorers with 14 and grabbed 1o rebounds. Parker also put up a double-double (11 and 13); Angel scored 13.

Croatia shot 33% from the field and 25% on 3-pointers (6 for 24).